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“Red, White & Royal Blue” – the Perfect Rom-Com

Red, White & Royal BlueI’ve just watched “Red, White & Royal Blue“, a new enemies-to-lovers gay rom-com on Amazon Prime and I loved it.  It’s based on the best-selling novel (UK link) by Casey McQuiston.  It stars Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine and Uma Thurman.

Alex, the son of the American president, encounters Henry, the youngest prince of the UK royal family at a royal wedding.  They have briefly met in the past and hate each other.  The men manage to cause a scandal at the  wedding by getting into an argument that causes them to knock over the wedding cake.  They are ordered to spend time together to fix their mistake. As they get to know each other better they begin to fall for each other.  Their public lives and duties cause various problems for the romance that only become worse as they get closer.

Red, White & Royal Blue” is a thoroughly entertaining film with an excellent cast.  It has witty dialogue, a sexy celebrity romance and interesting lead characters who it’s impossible not to care about.  It’s filled with funny moments from the wedding cake toppling over on top of the two leads to various people walking in on them in the middle of a romantic tryst.  The film also has its more serious moments, where you find out more about what matters to the characters and where everything nearly falls apart.  Ultimately, though, it is a fresh, fun rom-com that will make you feel good.

I’ve just bought the “Red, White & Royal Blue” novel, which has won various best book and best romance awards. I can’t wait to start reading it.

(Find out more about my gay novels here including my own celebrity romance, “A Perfect Role” (UK link).  Alternatively, read some free excerpts from my books or a free story here.)

Entwined Souls (Celestial Affairs 1) Book Release

Entwined Souls coverFalian thinks he’s insignificant. He’s about to discover a destiny that will affect the world. He’s about to find a love that will change it.

When Falian refuses to accept a job he has been ordered to take, one that would involve hurting people, he embarks on a momentous journey to change his life. To his shock Quithlade, the Storm God, and Bymbles, a celestial imp, decide to join him.

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M/M SFF News for September 2021

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General

Under the Whispering DoorBatman’s sidekick, Robin, has been revealed as bisexual in the comic series, “Batman: Urban Legends”.  Actor, Tanner Buchanan, who played gay characters in “The Fosters” and “Major Crimes”, has said in a Variety interview that Robin is his favourite superhero and he would love to play the new version of him on the big screen in the future.

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M/M SFF News for August 2021

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General

After the Dragons coverMarvel has released an exciting  new trailer for its “Eternals” movie which includes Brian Tyree Henry as Marvel’s first openly gay superhero, inventor Phastos.  The film will be released in the US and UK on 5 November and stars Salma Hayek, Richard Madden and Angelina Jolie.  Phastos’s husband is played by actor Haaz Sleiman.

Continue reading “M/M SFF News for August 2021”

M/M SFF News for July 2021

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General

Hellspawn coverStar Wars: The Acolyte“, the new Disney+ series, is likely to include LGBTQ+ elements.  Writer/director, Leslye Headland talks with the Advocate here about what to expect from the series.

Marvel’s series, “Loki“, featuring Tom Hiddleston as bisexual god Loki, is proving popular with audiences on Disney+.  Director, Kate Herron told Collider that there is a chance of Loki getting a boyfriend in the second season.

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M/M SFF News for June 2021

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General News

Of the Wild CoverLoki, played by Tom Hiddleston, has been confirmed as bisexual in a recent episode of Marvel’s “Loki“, which is available on the Disney+ channel.  In the series, the God of Mischief is reluctantly working for the Time Variance Authority to to fix problems in the timeline.  This gives him the chance to travel to different time periods and lets the show explore different aspects of his character.   Tom Hiddleston said in an MTV News interview this month that he was pleased to have the chance to explore Loki’s gender-fluidity and sexuality: “Loki is a trickster. Boundaries and identity have always been fluid and I’ve really enjoyed that. I remember even when I was first cast, reading about that stuff and I’m really pleased that we have a place to explore it.”

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M/M SFF News for May 2021

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General News

99 Days coverThe official trailer for Marvel’s “Eternals” is available on YouTube here.  The film includes a gay couple played by Brian Tyree Henry and Haaz Sleiman and will premiere at cinemas in November.

Word of Honor“, the 36-episode gay Chinese fantasy drama is now available on Netflix. I really recommend it, although I should mention that it has some very sad moments.

Continue reading “M/M SFF News for May 2021”

M/M News for April 2021

Discover the latest m/m science-fiction and fantasy news here

General News

Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, has told Entertainment Weekly that gay superhero Wiccan – who appeared in “WandaVision” as a child – might appear in one of the upcoming Marvel series.   You can read the full article here.

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M/M News for March 2021

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General News

Curse of the Dark Prince coverThe new Chinese gay fantasy series, Word of Honor, is currently being released on YouTube with English subtitles and has become a massive global success.  Based on a gay novel by Priest (who also wrote the popular Guardian fantasy novel), it stars Gong Jun (a.k.a. Simon Gong) and Zhang Zehan.  Gong Jun also starred in a contemporary gay/bromance drama, Advance Bravely.  Read more discussions of Word of Honor on Jayne Stars here and Radii China here or go to YouTube and start watching the show now.

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January 2021 M/M News

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General News

The Marvel superhero series, “WandaVision” is streaming on Disney+ at the moment and includes the birth of gay character, William, who, in the Marvel comics, grows up to be Wiccan, who marries Hulkling.  In a recent interview with People magazine, Paul Bettany – who plays Vision – said how tough it had been for his father to be a gay Catholic and that he hoped his own children would “live authentically” and never be judgemental.

Continue reading “January 2021 M/M News”

November and December M/M News

Welcome to the end-of-year double months news round-up for m/m fantasy and science-fiction.

General News

Breath coverGay actor John Barrowman’s famous omnisexual character, Jack Harkness, will be back on 1 January in the BBC special, “Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks“.

Alan Ball, who created the urban fantasy “True Blood” series, is set to begin work on a reboot version which will be even more gay than the original, with a brand new cast.

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M/M News for October 2020

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General News

Amos RidgeStar Trek reboot actor, Zachary Quinto, talks about “Boys in the Band” and how difficult it was to publicly come out of the closet in Hollywood in this Variety interview.

There are rumours of a gay relationship for the title character of “Spider-man 3here at Pink News.  Andrew Garfield, Tobey Macguire and Tom Holland have all signed to appear in the new film. Continue reading “M/M News for October 2020”

M/M News for September 2020

Find out the latest information about m/m SF, paranormal and fantasy here.

General News

Silver MoonGay “Teen Wolf” actor, Charlie Carver, has been interviewed lately by Digital Spy about his roles in the new version of the classic gay film, “The Boys in the Band” and in the new adaptation, due next year, of DC Comics’ “The Batman“, starring Robert Pattinson.  “The Boys in the Band“, which begins streaming on Netflix on 30 September, also features “Star Trek“s Zachary Quinto and “American Horror Story” actor, Matt Bomer. Continue reading “M/M News for September 2020”

M/M News for August 2020

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General News

Dead Moon coverPopular m/m author, Jordan L Hawk, has announced that there will soon be a role-playing game based on her Widdershins m/m fantasy series.  Find out more at the Library of the Omniverse Press here. Continue reading “M/M News for August 2020”

M/M SF And Fantasy News for July

General News

King of the Dark coverThe StoryOrigin SFF LGBT+ Romance book giveaway will be ending soon but you can pick up some free books there now.

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been criticised over the last couple of months for making anti-transgender comments on Twitter.  Daniel Radcliffe and other actors and celebrities have responded with statements of support for the transgender community.  You can read more about this at Eonline.

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Gay Fantasy and SF News for June 2020

General News

Prince's Master by Alessandra HazardRead about a recent study into non-binary astronomers in this article at LiveScience.

Justice Smith, who starred in “Jurassic World“, has come out as gay this month.  He and his boyfriend, fellow actor Nicholas L Ashe, shared an Instagram video and photos to support the Black Lives Matter protest in New Orleans.

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Gay Fantasy and SF News for May 2020

Film/Television News
Disney's Out
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Pixar has released a short film, “Out“, now available on Disney+, with a gay main character who gets magical help in telling his parents that he’s gay.

The trailer is now available for “The Old Guard“, a fantasy Netflix series premiering on 10 July, which features a gay romance.  Charlize Theron stars in the series and Luca Marinelli and Marwan Kenzari play the gay mercenaries who are part of her group, struggling to protect humanity.

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Top Gay SF and Fantasy Shows

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Ever since the days of the original “Star Trek” series and perhaps even earlier, fans have been imagining gay relationships between characters in various shows, but very few programmes deliberately show openly gay or implied gay relationships or characters.  Here is a collection of some of the science-fiction and fantasy series that do. Continue reading “Top Gay SF and Fantasy Shows”

Gay Book News for April 2020

Here are some of the most popular new releases in gay SF and fantasy novels from last month.

Forbidden Magic (Magic & Claws 1) by Liam Kingsley and Jill Haven – A mage and a shifter have to overcome their differences and work together to protect their home.

Continue reading “Gay Book News for April 2020”

New Gay Science-Fiction Detective Novel Series

I’m excited to announce that I have the first three books in my new m/m series for release over the next three months.  “No One Likes Humans (Detectives in Space 1)” is available for pre-order now at Amazon for just £0.99/$0.99, with a release date of 21 April and, by the time that’s released, the second book, “Ensnared“,  will also be available for pre-order.

The series will have a slow-burn gay romance that will develop gradually over the first two books but the mysteries will be the main plot, set on various planets and space stations.  So far, in these three books, there is a murder, a kidnapping and a theft to solve, plus a hidden mystery and the Ensnared (Detectives in Space 2)secrets that both the main characters are hiding, so there will be plenty of excitement and intrigue.

Here is the description for the first book:-

He can’t trust the murder suspects he’s investigating, but he thought he could at least trust the people he works with.

Nick Thomson has been having a bad day for the last four years. As part of the Prince Detective Agency he and his sister Poppy frequently risk their lives to solve cases across the galaxy, only to have Captain Prince take all the credit.

Everyone Has Secrets (Detectives in Space 3)Nick ends up stranded alone on an alien planet, in danger of freezing to death, being enslaved by slavers or trodden on by a giant sea monster. When the most handsome man he’s ever seen shows up he’s certain his luck is improving. He’s wrong.

Reese Zail Kintore is smart and resourceful but he has secrets upon secrets and helping Nick is just the first step in a larger plan.

Discover excitement, danger, humour and a touch of romance with the first book in this science-fiction mystery series.

M/M News for January 2020

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News

Marvel’s new superhero film, “The Eternals“, due out in November 2020, will include Phastos, a gay character played by actor Brian Tyree Henry, so look out for upcoming trailers for that.  The film is about a group of immortal aliens living on earth and the cast is headed by Angelina Jolie and Kit Harington.  Find out more at Marvel’s website.

Popular New Releases

Episode 1: The Paranormal Academy for Troubled Boys (PATB Serial) by Sadie Sins- Wylie has demon blood and his enemies want to put him in a cage.  His only hope is to join the Academy but he will have to convince sorcerer Theodore first.

The Alpha & His King (Kincaid Pack 1) by Kiki Clark – The alpha of a pack finds his life thrown into turmoil when he meets an omega who is struggling to protect his siblings from danger.

Breaking Barriers (Hart Medical Center 1) by Shea Balik – Jamal is an omega cop who is used to facing prejudice.  When he nearly dies in surgery, alpha doctor Brace Jacobs fights to save him.

Dravyn’s Garden (D’Vaire 15) by Jessamyn Kingley – A dragon shifter looks forward to finding his fated mate but faces heartbreak when druid Killian rejects him.

The Enchanter’s Heart (The Ellwood Chronicles 4) by Michele Notaro – The final book in this series sees Sebastian and Ailin facing their worst battle facing a dark magic threat and it might cost one of their lives to win it.

Legend of the Bunny Man (Urban Legends 3) by Catherine Lievens – Cade takes on the case of a ghost serial killer.

M/M Fantasy Novels To Look Out For In 2020

Find new novels to look forward to with this list of some of the amazing m/m fantasy books due out in 2020.

Infinity Son (Infinity Cycle 1) by Adam Silvera – Due for release on 14 January 2020, this urban fantasy by a best-selling author sees two brothers getting involved with the Spell Walkers and a magical war.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune – Due out in March, this is the new urban fantasy novel by this popular author.  Linus Baker must protect the world from magical danger while Arthur Parnassus only wants to protect the children in his orphanage, bringing the two men into opposition with each other.

The Fascinators by Andrew Eliopulos – Due to be released in May in hardback, this Young Adult urban fantasy has three friends who possess magic facing first love and danger.

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas – Due out in June, this novel has trans boy, Yadriel, summoning the wrong ghost and helping to solve the spirit’s death.

Fragile Remedy by Maria Ingrande Mora – Also due to be released in June – Genetically engineered Nate has been alone since he was young but he finally finds a home with misfit scavengers, including Reed.  What will happen when they learn the truth of who he is?

The Lost Book of the White (The Eldest Curses 2) by Cassandra Clare – Due out in September, the newest Shadowhunter novel continues the adventures of warlock Magnus Bane and his shadowhunter boyfriend, Alex.

 

M/M Book News for December 2019

The Latest News on m/m Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Paranormal Books

New Releases

Storm Boys (Storm Riders 1) by Davis Lavender – Devlin plays a song that summons three gods who used to be enemies.  The men must accept their need for each other to fight an ancient evil.  This is the first book in a gay harem fantasy series.

A King to be Protected (Our King, Our Master 2) by Brea Alepou – This is the second novel in a gay harem fantasy series about a magical group of people who live alongside humans.  Titus struggles to keep control of his people while relying on his keepers to help him.

Loose Ends (Badlands 4) by Morgan Brice – Psychic medium, Simon, and his detective lover, Vic, must cope with dangerous spirits and the threat of someone trying to ruin Simon.

Wren and Oak (The Rowan Harbor Cycle 9) by Sam Burns – The final book in this fantasy series has Fletcher facing the deadly Summer King.

The Hanged Man (The Tarot Sequence 2) by K. D. Edwards – Rune and Brand face increasing danger in the second fantasy novel in this popular series about a modern-day Atlantis.

Demon Heart (Blade and Dust 2) by Rhys Lawless – Wade and Caleb face supernatural attacks in the second novel in this urban fantasy series.

M/M Book News for November 2019

The latest news on m/m science-fiction, fantasy and paranormal books

M/M Articles and Interviews

There is an interview with “Star Wars” actor Oscar Isaac here about a possible romantic relationship between his character, Poe, and  Finn and said there would be plenty of scenes between the men in the upcoming film.

Read an interview with Erin Morgenstern, author of  new gay fantasy novel, “The Starless Sea“, and the massively popular fantasy novel, “The Night Circus“.

New Releases

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern – gay fantasy novel by the author of “The Night Circus” about a young man who finds a mysterious book that leads him to strange places and to a man called Dorian.

The Black Prince by Ariana Nash – dark fantasy novel where a lost dragon prince and a mercenary elf try to avoid falling in love in a dangerous world.  (Takes place in the ‘Silk & Steel’ universe but can be read as a standalone.)

Dragonel (Cryptomorphs 1) by Tiegan Clyne – Sebastian is part human and part beast and is desperate to escape the existence he was born into.  Christopher is a veterinarian who looks after him and knows more about him than he will say.

Soul Magic (The Triad of Magic 3) by Macy Blake and Poppy Dennison – a werewolf and vampire are drawn together as their lives grow more dangerous in the final book in this series.

His Protective Mates (Broken Oaks Pack 1) by L.N. Manning – Marcus is running for his life when he meets mated alphas J-Rod and Aaron.  Will they be able to help him and all find a new kind of relationship together?

Coloring Outside the Lines (Miracle Salvation Island 1) by Shea Balik – Shifter novel set in the ‘Miracle’ universe about two men, who have both suffered in the past, finding each other.

 

 

 

Gay M/M Book News for October

Gay News

The US Supreme Court is currently deciding whether to change laws to prevent discrimination against LGBTQ people in the workplace.

A new app that claims to be able to say how gay a person is from their genes has caused massive arguments and concern recently.

There has been a lot of debate over a recent comment by British politician Dawn Butler that 90% of giraffes are gay and that people shouldn’t treat sexuality as such a big deal.

NBC News has put together a list of 16 must-read books for October’s 25th anniversary of LGBTQ History month.

New M/M Book Releases

Heartsong (Green Creek 3) by T J Klune – There is a new romance in the Green Creek werewolf pack, between Robbie and Kelly, but will it lead to tragedy when Kelly is accused of being a traitor? (This is the official e-book copy of the book. Apparently there is some dispute about whether the paperbacks should legally be sold, since the publishers are allegedly not paying royalties.)

Rowan and the Wolf by Lisa Oliver – Omega Rowan has always had bad luck but will it change for better or worse when alpha Shadow shows an interest in him?

Worship (On My Knees Duet 1) by Ella James – After a night of wild passion, will Luke and Vance be able to find something more lasting together?

The King’s Dragon (Fire and Valor 1) by W. M. Fawkes and Sam Burns – Lord Tristram must keep his identity as a dragon shifter from everyone around him, including the dangerous Bet Kyston, who works for the king.

Rocket Science by K.M. Neuhold – Elijah wants to get his PhD, not develop even more of a crush than ever on his best friend’s older brother, Pax.  He doesn’t believe Pax could ever be interested in him but this theory might just turn out to be completely wrong.

Mastering the Flames (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer 4) by SJ Himes – Can sorcerer Isaac and vampire Constantine put their bad history behind them and have a future together?

Gay M/M News July 2019

LGBTQ Entertainment News

Nick Robinson, the star of “Love, Simon“, will appear as Jem Finch in the Broadway production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” from this November.  This will be the second time he has taken on this character, having first appeared on stage as Jem.

Netflix threatened to sue Boston’s Straight Pride after the group suggested Netflix would be sponsoring an anti-LGBTQ event.  An e-mail from Netflix told them, “Our legal department is here, it’s queer and it’s telling you to steer clear”.

Duncan James, formerly in the boy-band “Blue“, said on Twitter that he “couldn’t get over the amazing response, comments and love from people” after he posted an Instagram photo of himself and his boyfriend.

Marvel’s first LGBTQ movie character will be Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson, who appeared in “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame” and is due to get an LGBTQ romance in “Thor: Love and Thunder“, due to be released in 2021.  Marvel has stated that there will be more LGBTQ characters in their films in the future.

New M/M Book Releases

Arthur Rex: Ex Lapis by J. A. Cummings is the second novel in this series about King Arthur, with the title character in this world being gay.  As the new High King, Arthur – with Merlin beside him – struggles to unite the tribes within Britannia and fight the country’s enemies.

Patron of Mercy (Lords of the Underworld 3) by Sam Burns and W. M. Fawkes – After breaking the heart of Thanatos, god of merciful death, Lach is back to pull him into a new adventure and try to get a second chance at winning his heart.

Treasure Trail by Morgan Brice – Ex-law enforcement officer, Erik, and ex-cop, Ben, meet in Cape May and reluctantly join forces to use their psychic gifts against various paranormal enemies.  This is the first book in a new series.

King Me (Forever Wilde Series) by Lucy Lennox – An art thief and an FBI agent have to team up and put aside their differences to recover a priceless artifact.

Refrain (Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – After past abuse, Ethan finds a man he can trust in this new novel in the series.  (This series has an ongoing plot, so this shouldn’t be read as a standalone book.)

There are also new audio books this month from Rhys Ford – Jacked Cat Jive (Kai Gracen 3) – and Isobel Starling – Apple Boy: The Quiet Work 1.

Gay M/M News for June 2019

Entertainment News

A new music video by Queen, Time Waits for No One, has previewed on YouTube this week.  This is an early version of the song that eventually became the 1986 hit, Time.

Taylor Swift has released a new music video, You Need to Calm Down, which has an LGBTQ theme and LGBTQ guest celebrities in it.

New E-Book Releases

Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh – Mythology and gay romance combine in this unusual fantasy.  Tobias lives an unchanging life in the forest until a handsome new arrival takes over Greenhollow Hall.

Once Upon a Time (Calluvia’s Royalty Book 3) by Alessandra Hazard – Science-fiction romance that is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.  Prince Jamil is known as the Ice Prince, a proper man who always does his duty, but when he meets criminal Rohan at the Royal Stables, his life is set to be turned upside down.

Always Mine (Love in Eden 1) by Sloane Kennedy – Two teenage boys fell in love but one of them nearly destroyed the other’s family and ended up in prison.  Now, years later, they are about to meet again.

Stars Awoken: A LitRPG Apocalypse by Tao Wong – The seventh book in this popular series sees John travelling beyond earth and taking on the Galactic Society.

Single (Single Dads 1) by RJ Scott – When Ash is abandoned by his lover, he goes ahead with the planned surrogacy and becomes father to baby, Mia.  She intends to devote all his love to her, a decision that proves difficult when a caring doctor moves in next door.

Gay M/M News for May 2019

M/M Articles

Author, Kaje Harper, has an interesting and thought-provoking article about attitudes to sex in novels: Sex Positivity and M/M here.

Most Popular New Releases

The Fifth Gender (A Tinkered Stars Mystery) by G. L. Carriger – A science-fiction murder mystery m/m romance about an alien and a detective who set out to help a 5-gendered species.

Killer Bond (Ward Security 5) by Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott – Daniel Hendricks just wanted a relaxing vacation but a case of mistaken identity puts him on the run and falling for the man who tried to kill him.

Prisoner of Shadows (Lords of the Underworld 2) by Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes – The second book in this series, which can be read as a standalone, features the mythical figure of Prometheus and a vampire.

Shift (Flesh & Bone 3) by Joel Abernathy – Two werewolves meet as children and become involved in each other’s lives.  Warning for strong horror elements.

Firm Hand by Nora Phoenix -A daddy kink D/s novel about Cornell who finds that the man he wants to dominate him is his son’s best friend.

Gay M/M News for April 2019

Popular New M/M Releases

The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses 1) by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu – The much-loved Shadowhunters characters of Alec Lightwood and warlock Magnus Bane are back in this new series.

Nox by Adrienne Wilder – Nox, a man with amnesia and the ability to hunt creatures Luca hadn’t realised existed, lands naked in Luca’s home, intent on protecting him.

 

Pendulum (Kingdom of Night 1) by Joel Abernathy – Remus unwittingly finds himself in a werewolf pack being fought over by two brothers, facing vampires and hunters as well as the decision of who he wants.

Earth Fathers are Weird by Lyn Gala – Max starts off trying to fight aliens only to be saved and dumped at a spaceport. To get back to earth, he takes on the job of nanny to an alien, which turns out an entirely different job than the one he is expecting.

Lightbearer by L.C. Davis – A mortal man, trying to protect his sister, ends up pregnant with a demon’s baby.

Popular New Books in Ongoing Series

Pixie (Ballsy Boys 5) by K.M. Neuhold

Angel (Fallen Angels 3) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine